On this page, you find the full Title History for the Mexican National Light Heavyweight Championship, with all Championship Info, Statistics, the Belt Design changes through the years, and the full list of Title Reigns, along with dates, events, and reign durations.
The Mexican National Light Heavyweight Championship is contested in Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre, by men wrestlers.
The championship was first established on September 25, 1942.
Officially called "Campeonato Nacional Mexicano de Peso Semi Completo" in spanish.
This championship is controlled by the Mexican Boxing and Wrestling Commission (Comisión de Box y Lucha Libre de México)
It is the governing body that sanctions national titles, CMLL, AAA and the mexican independent circuit, host the national titles under the administration of CBLLM.
This title is open only to mexican national wrestlers with very few exceptions.
This title is for Light Heavyweight division wrestlers, with weight limit between 87 kg (192 lb) to 97 kg (214 lb)
The current champion is Esfinge, who won the title on May 25, 2023, and has been reigning for 863 days.
Mexican National Light Heavyweight Championship: Title History
Mexican National Light Heavyweight Championship: Title Reigns
N. Image Champion Reign Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre 69 Esfinge
- May 25, 2023
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 863+ days
863+- days
68 Ángel de Oro
- October 12, 2021
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 590 days
590- days
67 Felino
- June 29, 2021
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 105 days
105- days
66 Bárbaro Cavernario
- November 6, 2018
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 966 days
966- days
65 Atlantis
- August 24, 2015
- Puebla, Puebla | Live event
- 1170 days
1170- days
64 Mephisto
- August 13, 2013
- Guadalajara, Jalisco | Live event
- 741 days
741- days
63 La Máscara
- October 5, 2010
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 1043 days
1043- days
62 
Volador Jr. 1
- February 12, 2010
- Mexico City, Mexico | CMLL Super Viernes
- 235 days
235- days
61 
Místico 1
- December 4, 2007
- Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro | Live event
- 801 days
This was a double title match with Místico's CMLL World Welterweight Championship also at stake.801- days
60 Vangelis
- April 15, 2007
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 233 days
Sometime during year 2007 the belt changed to promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL).233- days
59 El Dandy
- March 26, 2005
- Acapulco, Guerrero | Live event
- 750 days
750- days
58 
L.A. ParK 4
- October 15, 2004
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 162 days
Sometime during year 2004 the belt changed to promotion ENSEMA.162- days
57 El Dandy
- August 31, 2002
- Reynosa, Tamaulipas | Live event
- 776 days
776- days
56 Perro Aguayo Jr.
- April 21, 2002
- Chihuahua, Chihuahua | Live event
- 132 days
132- days
55 Electroshock
- June 15, 2001
- Tijuana, Baja California | Live event
- 310 days
310- days
54 Héctor Garza
- April 30, 2000
- Monterrey, Nuevo León | Live event
- 411 days
411- days
53 Sangre Chicana
- May 16, 1998
- Torreón, Coahuila | Live event
- 715 days
715- days
52 Máscara Sagrada
- January 1, 1998
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 135 days
135- days
51 Pierroth Jr.
- May 19, 1997
- Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas | Live event
- 227 days
227- days
50 Latin Lover
- September 9, 1996
- Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas | Live event
- 252 days
252- days
49 Pimpinela Escarlata
- May 20, 1996
- Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas | Live event
- 112 days
112- days
48 La Parka 3
- January 1, 1996
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 140 days
140- days
47 Pierroth Jr.
- January 20, 1996
- Mexicali, Baja California | Live event
- N/A days
N/A- days
46 La Parka 2
- August 6, 1995
- Monterrey, Nuevo León | Live event
- 167 days
167- days
45 Jerry Estrada
- March 28, 1995
- Matamoros, Tamaulipas | Live event
- 131 days
131- days
44 La Parka 1
- September 9, 1994
- Río Bravo, Tamaulipas | Live event
- 200 days
200- days
43 Lizmark
- September 18, 1992
- Acapulco, Guerrero | Live event
- 721 days
721- days
42 Universo 2000
- May 29, 1992
- Veracruz, Veracruz | Live event
- 112 days
Sometime during year 1992 the belt changed to promotion Asistencia Asesoría y Administración.112- days
41 Máscara Sagrada
- March 21, 1991
- Cuernavaca, Morelos | Live event
- 435 days
435- days
40 Pierroth Jr.
- January 12, 1990
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 433 days
433- days
39 Mogur
- September 7, 1988
- Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico State | Live event
- 492 days
492- days
38 Pierroth Jr.
- April 4, 1988
- San Lorenzo, Oaxaca | Live event
- 156 days
156- days
37 El Halcón '78
- October 16, 1986
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 536 days
536- days
36 Luis Mariscal
- April 6, 1986
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 193 days
193- days
35 Valente Fernández
- September 2, 1984
- Monterrey, Nuevo León | Live event
- 581 days
581- days
34 Mano Negra
- July 20, 1983
- Cuernavaca, Morelos | Live event
- 410 days
410- days
33 Babe Face
- December 27, 1981
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 570 days
570- days
32 Alfonso Dantés
- September 18, 1981
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 100 days
100- days
31 Enrique Vera
- November 30, 1979
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 658 days
658- days
30 Dr. Wagner
- November 11, 1979
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 19 days
19- days
29 Astro Rey
- April 8, 1979
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 217 days
217- days
28 
Dos Caras 1
- June 20, 1978
- Pachuca, Hidalgo | Live event
- 292 days
292- days
27 El Canek
- January 15, 1978
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 156 days
156- days
26 Dr. Wagner
- April 11, 1976
- Guadalajara, Jalisco | Live event
- 644 days
644- days
25 Alfonso Dantés
- November 15, 1974
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 513 days
Defeated El Halcón to win the championship.513- days
Vacant
- September 22, 1974
- 54 days
Championship vacated for unverified reasons.54- days
24 Dr. Wagner
- March 16, 1973
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 555 days
555- days
23 Enrique Vera
- June 18, 1972
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 271 days
271- days
22 Raul Mata
- April 11, 1969
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 1164 days
Defeated Dr. Wagner to win the championship.1164- days
Vacant
- April 10, 1968
- 366 days
Championship vacated for unverified reasons366- days
21 
Mil Máscaras 2
- March 22, 1968
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 19 days
19- days
20 El Nazi
- October 15, 1967
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 159 days
159- days
19 Mil Máscaras 1
- June 12, 1967
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 125 days
125- days
18 Espanto I
- March 1, 1967
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 103 days
103- days
17 
El Santo 1
- October 14, 1966
- Mexicali, Baja California | Live event
- 138 days
138- days
16 Espanto I
- February 15, 1966
- Monterrey, Nuevo León | Live event
- 241 days
241- days
15 Alfonso Dantés
- May 5, 1965
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 286 days
286- days
14 Raúl Reyes
- January 13, 1965
- Mexico City, Mexico | EMLL Carnaval de Campeones
- 112 days
112- days
13 Ray Mendoza
- November 30, 1963
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 410 days
410- days
12 Espanto I
- September 14, 1963
- Monterrey, Nuevo León | Live event
- 77 days
77- days
11 Rubén Juárez
- September 23, 1960
- Mexico City, Mexico | EMLL 27 Aniversario
- 1086 days
Defeated Ray Mendoza to win the championship1086- days
Vacant
- September 1, 1960
- 22 days
Championship vacated for unverified reasons22- days
10 Espectro I
- April 21, 1957
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 1229 days
Defeated Bobby Bonales1229- days
Vacant
- January 1, 1957
- 110 days
Championship vacated for unverified reasons110- days
9 Tarzán López
- September 9, 1956
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 114 days
It is unknown whom Lόpez defeated114- days
Vacant
- January 1, 1951
- 2078 days
Championship vacated for unverified reasons2078- days
8 Enrique Llanes
- December 1, 1950
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 31 days
31- days
7 Cavernario Galindo
- July 1, 1949
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 518 days
518- days
6 Tarzán López
- April 12, 1947
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 811 days
811- days
5 Black Guzmán
- January 1, 1945
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 831 days
The exact date of the reign's duration is unknown.831- days
4 Tarzán López
- October 18, 1944
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 75 days
75- days
3 Gorila Ramos
- September 20, 1944
- Mexico City, Mexico | EMLL 11 Aniversario
- 28 days
28- days
2 Black Guzmán
- March 1, 1943
- Mexico City, Mexico | Live event
- 569 days
569- days
1 Jesus Anaya
- September 25, 1942
- Mexico City, Mexico | EMLL 9 Aniversario
- 157 days
Defeated Black Guzmán in the finals of a tournament157- days
Mexican National Light Heavyweight Championship: Names & Belt Designs
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- Mexican National Light Heavyweight ChampionshipOctober 16, 1983
- Mexican National Light Heavyweight ChampionshipMarch 16, 1973October 16, 1983
- Mexican National Light Heavyweight ChampionshipOctober 13, 1967March 16, 1973
- Mexican National Light Heavyweight Championship (Nazi Belt)June 12, 1967October 13, 1967
- Mexican National Light Heavyweight ChampionshipSeptember 25, 1942June 12, 1967
Mexican National Light Heavyweight Championship: Statistics
EMLL
AAA
CMLL- Promotion
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre
Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide
Independent Circuit - GenderMale
- Title TypeWeight Class Title
- Date EstablishedSeptember 25, 1942
- Current ChampionEsfinge
Most Number of Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierroth Jr. | 4 |
| 2 | La Parka | 4 |
| 3 | Dr. Wagner | 3 |
| 4 | Tarzán López | 3 |
| 5 | Alfonso Dantés | 3 |
| 6 | Espanto I | 3 |
Most Combined Days
| Rank | Wrestler | Days |
|---|---|---|
| El Dandy | 1526 | |
| Black Guzmán | 1400 | |
| Espectro I | 1229 | |
| Dr. Wagner | 1218 | |
| Atlantis | 1170 |
Longest Reigns
| Rank | Wrestler | Reign | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espectro I | April 21, 1957 - September 1, 1960 | 1229 | |
| Atlantis | August 24, 2015 - November 6, 2018 | 1170 | |
| Raul Mata | April 11, 1969 - June 18, 1972 | 1164 | |
| Rubén Juárez | September 23, 1960 - September 14, 1963 | 1086 | |
| La Máscara | October 5, 2010 - August 13, 2013 | 1043 |